Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life Chris Bailey on Time, Focus and the Rule of Three
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Apr 12, 2016 
In this enlightening conversation, Chris Bailey, a productivity researcher and author, shares his insights from a year of experimenting with productivity. He introduces the Rule of Three, emphasizing picking three daily outcomes to prioritize tasks effectively. Chris discusses the psychology of procrastination, offering practical strategies to combat it, like flipping task triggers. He reveals how shrinking time aligns with Parkinson's Law, enhancing focus and energy. Packed with counterintuitive tips, this talk is a goldmine for those seeking to optimize their productivity.
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Time, Attention, Energy Framework
- Productivity depends on managing three constrained resources: time, attention, and energy.
- Chris Bailey found nearly all effective tactics fit into these three buckets.
Productivity Multiplies, It Doesn't Add
- The productivity gap between people can be massive, not incremental.
- Highly productive people accomplish 20–50x more per day than the least productive.
Choose Three Daily Wins
- At the start of each day, pick the three outcomes you want to finish by day's end.
- Use those three priorities as a lightweight guide when distractions arise.
